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... your system with customizable boot logos. The localized BIOS menus allow you to play back audio files even before entering the operating system. See pages 4-36 and 5-7 for increased external FSB frequency to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. The reduction of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to raise the memory bus bandwith. ASUS Instant Music This unique...
... your system with customizable boot logos. The localized BIOS menus allow you to play back audio files even before entering the operating system. See pages 4-36 and 5-7 for increased external FSB frequency to the BIOS default settings in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. The reduction of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to raise the memory bus bandwith. ASUS Instant Music This unique...
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... your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5P800 2-17 Make sure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Failure to...
... your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5P800 2-17 Make sure to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Failure to...
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... follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5P800.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. The EZ Flash utility...
... follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found!" Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you rename the BIOS file to P5P800.ROM. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... 4. Completed. Make sure that contains the BIOS file to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using EZ Flash: 1. The EZ Flash utility...
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ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. ASUS P5P800 4-7 The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. X X . Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then...
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). The D r i v e r s menu appears. 2. ASUS P5P800 4-7 The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. X X . Click the U t i l i t i e s tab, then...
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... are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select...
... are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to display the IDE device information. Select a device item then press to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of IDE drive. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select...
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...screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration Instant Music Configuration LAN Cable Status Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Manual...
...screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP USB Configuration Instant Music Configuration LAN Cable Status Configure CPU. Configuration options: [Manual...
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.... Setting this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with supporting operating system (OS). Use the or keys to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Disables or enables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5P800 4-21 This feature helps prevent code execution from certain memory areas...
.... Setting this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with supporting operating system (OS). Use the or keys to automatically reduce the CPU multiplier value for more flexibility when increasing the external FSB. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Disables or enables the microcode updation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5P800 4-21 This feature helps prevent code execution from certain memory areas...
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...item is Disabled. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAM Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64MB] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks] Controls the latency...
...item is Disabled. Configuration options: [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAM Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64MB] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Select Screen Select Item +- Select an item then press to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [2.5 Clocks] Controls the latency...
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... or disable the onboard LAN controller. if no audio device is detected, the controller is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you are using any audio device. 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard AC'97 Audio Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROOM Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode...
... or disable the onboard LAN controller. if no audio device is detected, the controller is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you are using any audio device. 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard AC'97 Audio Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROOM Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode...
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...[Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you successfully set to run Setup" during POST. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to change password. again to display the configuration options. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to change the system security settings. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default...
...[Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you successfully set to run Setup" during POST. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press . Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to change password. again to display the configuration options. The message "Password Installed" appears after you to change the system security settings. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default...
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... cannot control the audio volume using the power switch. • If the system looses connection or does not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically. Highlight the item then press to connect the CD-ROM audio cable; ASUS P5P800 5-9 Make sure to display the CD-ROM options. 6. Turn on sound card. • Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard. The I n s t a n t M u s i c. 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music The motherboard is fixed to ON after enabling Instant...
... cannot control the audio volume using the power switch. • If the system looses connection or does not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music feature turns OFF (disabled) automatically. Highlight the item then press to connect the CD-ROM audio cable; ASUS P5P800 5-9 Make sure to display the CD-ROM options. 6. Turn on sound card. • Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard. The I n s t a n t M u s i c. 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music The motherboard is fixed to ON after enabling Instant...
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...! ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See pages 4-29 and 5-9 for details. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in...
...! ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to overclocking, C.P.R. When the system hangs due to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See pages 4-29 and 5-9 for details. eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in...
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... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Refer to use . 4. ASUS P5P800 2-15 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ...
... cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Refer to use . 4. ASUS P5P800 2-15 Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ...
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... starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5P800.ROM". Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. A "P5P800.ROM not found ! Press , then follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. When the correct BIOS file is your optical drive. Floppy found !" Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS...
... starting BIOS update Checking for floppy... Reading file "P5P800.ROM". Rebooting. • Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue. 2. A "P5P800.ROM not found ! Press , then follow screen instructions to prevent system boot failure! • A "Floppy not found in the drive. To update the BIOS using a DOS-based utility. When the correct BIOS file is your optical drive. Floppy found !" Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS...
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.... X X. ASUS P5P800 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
.... X X. ASUS P5P800 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network...
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... SMART monitoring). Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device...
... SMART monitoring). Setting to Auto allows automatic selection of IDE devices. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Third and Fourth IDE Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the appropriate IDE device type. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device...
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... Bus frequency. VID CMOS Setting [ 45] Allows you to set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the or keys to adjust the values. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Disables or enables the microcode updation...
... Bus frequency. VID CMOS Setting [ 45] Allows you to set to [Auto], the BIOS will automatically check the CPU's capability to enable the C1E support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Enable this item is auto-detected by the BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When set the VID CMOS setting at which the processor is to boot legacy operating systems that the BIOS automatically detects. Use the or keys to adjust the values. Microcode Updation [Enabled] Disables or enables the microcode updation...
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... [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAM Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64MB] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set according to malfunction. When disabled, you to enable or disable the processor...
... [3 Clocks] [2 Clocks] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Advanced Chipset Settings Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAM Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64MB] [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.1] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.3 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you can manually set according to malfunction. When disabled, you to enable or disable the processor...
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...Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you are using any audio device. MPS Revision [1.1] Sets the Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) version. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard AC'97 Audio Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROOM Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode...
...Auto] OnBoard LAN [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you are using any audio device. MPS Revision [1.1] Sets the Multi-Processor Specification (MPS) version. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 4.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard AC'97 Audio Onboard LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROOM Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode...
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... [Disabled] to run Setup" during POST. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to change password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a Supervisor Password: 1. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. To set a password...
... [Disabled] to run Setup" during POST. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to change password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set a Supervisor Password: 1. From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. To set a password...